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COSMIC WEB DEV & DESIGN AGENCY

Grad Agency is your website developer, designer, marketer, and top-notch quality all bundled together in a coherent and transparent package. With continuous updates to your project status and our ability to work with you as closely as possible, you are promised to be satisfied. Find out how we can help you!

the review

Jul 12, 2019

The Review

Feedback summary:

While there are no clear results yet, the outlook seems promising. Grad Agency met expectations and requirements. Their professional team exhibits an excellent management style. They deliver helpful advice and ideas. Expect a team that delivers on time and communicates well.

I hired Grad Agency to develop a customized WordPress theme and website.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to receive a WordPress website of best quality in terms of design accuracy, security, and loading speed.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I initiated contact with several agencies. They were the most flexible in terms of timing, scope, communication, and perceived quality.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Grad Agency developed a WordPress website with several customized implementations.

What was the team composition?

I was in touch with a project manager and developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

No clear sales or KPIs have been gathered yet.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Their project management style was great. They had a clear team structure. It was easy to get in touch with the project manager through Slack. In order to discuss different tasks, we used Trello, which I prefer to other platforms.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Grad Agency produces excellent deliverables, meeting the requirements. They ensure end users are pleased with their products. Their team handles work professionally, overseeing the specifications well. Grad Agency also provides good advice with regards to the technology choices and project management.

Grad Agency fixed 200–300 bugs on a custom WordPress website, sometimes rewriting code from scratch. They made the site responsive, matched its pixels to the original mockups, and led multiple QA cycles.

The Reviewer

1-10 Employees

Tel Aviv, Israel

Daniel Nave

Founder, Artlab Studio

Verified

the reviewer

Founder, Artlab Studio

Daniel Nave

Design

1-10 Employees

Tel Aviv, Israel

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

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5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"They excelled at testing their work and making sure each part works well in everyday use and extreme cases."

Mar 17, 2019

The Review

Feedback summary:

The team fixed every issue, resulting in a high-quality website that met all original requirements. Grad Agency provided top-notch problem-solving and testing work from start to finish. Consistent communication, flexibility, responsiveness, and a positive attitude made for a smooth workflow.

the review

I'm the owner and founder of Artlab Studio, a boutique digital creative agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Grad Agency?

Our website—a custom WordPress theme built from scratch based on our original designs—was full of bugs in its CSS and JavaScript code. It was not responsive and often broke on different devices and screen resolutions. We needed someone to step in and take over development to fix hundreds of bugs

What were your goals for this project?

The website serves as a portfolio for our creative agency. We needed it to look pixel perfect and to be responsive to all modern browsers and devices. We wanted it to match our original mockups, complete with micro-interactions, CSS animations, and interactive feedback.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We led an extensive window-shopping period and considered many applicants. After searching on freelancer sites, we came to Clutch to find vendors with extensive experience in similar projects and with high-quality workmanship. The project already took two cycles of bug repairing with two different freelancers, so we wanted to consider vendors more carefully this time. We also wanted an excellent communicator. We found Denis (CTO & Co-Founder, Grad Agency) highly responsive, patient, and fluent in our initial conversations, which reassured us. The team also came recommended by a local client who found the team to be reliable and professional.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Grad Agency addressed about 200–300 bugs on our site. Some bugs required rewriting long chunks of code and some development from scratch. The project involved multiple QA cycles and testing the site on various devices, browsers, and screen sizes.

What was the team composition?

Denis personally managed and supervised the project. Yuri (Front-End Developer, Grad Agency) served as the developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

Grad Agency addressed every bug on our list. The website is now finally fixed and operational. It currently serves as our agency’s storefront, which is a huge milestone. We’re thrilled with Grad Agency’s work. They excelled at testing their work and making sure each part works well in everyday use and extreme cases.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Denis ran an outstanding project. Attentive and available, he ensured that their work met our standards and requirements. If any issues arose, he was quick to ask Yuri for solutions or offer them himself. He led intense brainstorming sessions to solve tough bugs until we fixed them all.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Grad Agency was highly responsive, available, and hardworking. The team had a positive and personable attitude that made collaboration easy and seamless. Their work also demonstrated top-notch quality and professionalism. Grad Agency delivered clear value for our investment.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, we had a wonderful experience working with Grad Agency. We’re entirely satisfied with their work.

5.0

Overall ScoreGrad Agency excelled at this highly demanding project.

5.0Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

The team made collaboration and scheduling meetings easy. They were highly attentive and available.

5.0Cost

Value / within estimates

They cost more than the least expensive firms, but they delivered outstanding products.

5.0Quality

Service & deliverables

Grad Agency delivered pixel-perfect work that functions as we originally envisioned.

Grad Agency developed and designed a website for a new company. They also designed a logo, business cards, and letterhead.

The Reviewer

1-10 Employees

Warsaw, Poland

Mina Isaac

CEO, Perfect Partners

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the reviewer

CEO, Perfect Partners

Mina Isaac

Business Services

1-10 Employees

Warsaw, Poland

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"It was pretty flawless. I liked their first design, so there wasn’t any need for revisions."

Feb 10, 2019

The Review

Feedback summary:

Brand recognition and visibility have increased markedly since Grad Agency was first engaged. Responsiveness and the ability to turn constructive feedback into on budget, on-time deliverables were hallmarks of their work.

the review

I’m the owner of Perfect Partners, an export and import consultancy for Middle Eastern and African markets.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Grad Agency?

I needed help developing a website so more people would know about my services.

What were your goals for this project?

I wanted a website where people can view information about my company, read recent news, and view the latest photos. I also wanted users to be able to submit a form for service.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They were recommended to me by a friend.

Describe the project in detail.

Grad Agency started with UX design. They came up with the idea that our website should be a landing page with a second-page gallery, where people can see the latest photos of our products. Then their team designed the mockups and a logo. They spent a week developing my website in 4 languages. They also designed my business cards and letterhead.

What was the team composition?

I worked with a project manager, designer, and developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

More people have started to recognize my brand, so I have more leads for my products.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

It was pretty flawless. I liked their first design, so there wasn’t any need for revisions.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their speed was impressive. Their team was so involved in the product. They really thought about what would be best for my business and how to gain more leads.

We wanted to be able to sell our products online and attract new customers via web traffic.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I already knew the CEO of the company, so I contacted him about helping us with this project.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

They started by analyzing our competitors and then developed a number of templates that suited our business model. We gave feedback and made some changes here and there, and then they moved on to the UX design. I was immediately satisfied with that, so we progressed to the development stage, which took about a month.

What was the team composition?

We worked with a project manager, UX and UI designers, and front- and backend developers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

They completed everything well and the site is ready to launch. I still have to add content to it, so I can’t say more yet.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We communicated by phone and email, which was pretty effective and straightforward.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They had good knowledge of best UX practices and designed the site based on what users like and dislike. I didn’t realize how important this part of the design was.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

I suppose they could code faster, but the project timeline was fine for me.

5.0

Overall ScoreI’m happy with the overall result and willing to work with them again.

Grad Agency developed a landing page, working on the UX and UI design. They provided different options and edited the designs based on feedback.

The Reviewer

1-10 Employees

Kharkiv, Ukraine

Oleg Mironenko

CTO, Stroybat

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the reviewer

CTO, Stroybat

Oleg Mironenko

Renovation and Repair

1-10 Employees

Kharkiv, Ukraine

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.5

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“We saw an increase in leads after the designs were implemented.”

Apr 15, 2018

The Review

Feedback summary:

The new landing page brings in new clients and ensures that the business can grow. They communicated effectively throughout the project, demonstrating their expertise in the high-quality product they delivered.

the review

I’m a CTO of Stroybat. We do in-house repairs and renovations for our clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Grad Agency?

We hired them to develop a landing page that would promote our services to potential clients.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal was pretty simple—to develop a landing page that would attract us more clients.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

I know Denis, co-founder of this company, so I contacted them right away and didn’t even search for other vendors.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

The team analyzed our competitors and came up with UX design of the website. We gave them several comments and then some things were changed. They also worked on the UI design. That offered two variants—in yellow and orange. We liked the latter more so chose that.

What was the team composition?

There was a project manager, two UX/UI designers, and a frontend developer.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We saw an increase in leads after the designs were implemented. We used to only gain clients through referrals, but now we understand that our website can also be used to bring in clients.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We contacted each other using Skype and there were no problems with the communication.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The level of expertise they have to develop a good product. For a relatively cheap price, they developed a much better product than our competitors have.

Are there any areas where they can improve?

I can’t think of any, everything was on point.

5.0

Overall ScoreEverything was great.

4.5Scheduling

ON TIME / DEADLINES

We could do it a little faster, but still, it was good.

5.0Cost

Value / within estimates

They offer low prices and good quality.

5.0Quality

Service & deliverables

The price and quality are simply unbeatable.

5.0NPS

Willing to refer

If a friend of mine needs a website developed, I’m definitely going to refer Grad Agency.

Grad Agency developed a supplemental website to enhance marketing efforts.

The Reviewer

1,001-5,000 Employees

Kaunas, Lithuania

Rokas Kerza

Internet Marketing Manager, ECOLINES

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the reviewer

Internet Marketing Manager, ECOLINES

Rokas Kerza

Transportation

1,001-5,000 Employees

Kaunas, Lithuania

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"We were satisfied with everything."

Apr 02, 2018

The Review

Feedback summary:

The site increased brand awareness. The provided prompt and accessible 24/7 service while meeting all timelines. Although the team worked in a bilingual environment, they didn't have communication issues.

the review

I was the Internet Marketing Manager at ECOLINES, the largest bus operator in the Baltic States. We serviced 200 cities in 21 countries on a daily basis.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Grad Agency?

We needed them to develop a website for our special event, ECOLINES Race.

What were your goals for this project?

We wanted to increase awareness in the Polish market, and, more broadly, reach new customers through various branding activities.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

A colleague recommended them. We contacted the agency and reviewed their portfolio, which met our expectations. The prices were also reasonable.

Can you go into detail about the services they provided and the scope of the project?

After accepting their statements of work, we discussed visions for the project. They created graphic designs and UX mockups with text. We provided feedback throughout the process. Grad Agency offered one month of free support after the site’s launch.

What was the team composition?

They had five resources that interacted with our three-person team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

The project achieved our set goals. They met all deadlines while providing responsive 24/7 service.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

They were accessible, helpful, and professional. We communicated via phone and email, in both Russian and English. There were no language barriers.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Although the process was bilingual, we didn’t experience any language barriers.

Grad Agency designed and built a website that promoted gift tickets. They also helped develop and implement other design elements, including the company logo.

The Reviewer

11-50 Employees

Warsaw, Poland

Stanislav Valuiskov

Managing Director, Time Travel Tickets

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the reviewer

Managing Director, Time Travel Tickets

Stanislav Valuiskov

Retail

11-50 Employees

Warsaw, Poland

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

Verified

5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

4.5

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

“They were deeply concerned about my results and tried to create the best product possible.”

Feb 22, 2018

The Review

Feedback summary:

The launched website was well done and increased online visibility. Despite a one-week delay, Grad Agency’s consistent availability, professionalism, and interest in the project led to positive results.

the review

I'm the managing director of a creative company that specializes in gift tickets. I’m responsible for all of the business activities in the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Grad Agency?

We hired Grad Agency to develop and design our corporate identity, including a landing page and logo.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal was to create a unique and creative website that will attract potential customers and increase sales.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

My business partner recommended them. Although we had a lot of questions, their team gave clear answers.

Describe the project in detail.

After we determined our specifications, the team started analyzing the market and creating mockups for our landing page. While I changed some things here and there, their overall design was great. Once we gave all the needed materials and edits, the team developed and launched our new landing page. After finishing the project, I received free marketing consultation from the team.

What was the team composition?

About six people from Grad Agency worked with three people from my company.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What outcomes or results can you share that demonstrate progress and/or success?

They fully met our specifications. The new website helped us promote our gift tickets and get recognition on the Internet.

How effective was the project management?

We contacted each other via Skype, and there were no language issues. They were always online and responded even during non-working hours. I found them professional and pleasant to talk to. They followed deadlines, but the launch was late by a week because I was not in town.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was really impressed by their mockup designs. Clearly, they were deeply concerned about my results and tried to create the best product possible.

What tips or recommendations do you have?

They need to consider unexpected situations in the project plan to avoid delays.

After being recommended, Grad Agency built a website from scratch, including features such as a contact form, events, and an about page. An important function was to make the website easy to manage and update.

The Reviewer

1-10 Employees

Warsaw, Poland

Karina Apilat

HR Manager, SUP

Verified

the reviewer

HR Manager, SUP

Karina Apilat

Nonprofit

1-10 Employees

Warsaw, Poland

Online Review

The client submitted this review online.

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5.0

Quality:

5.0

Schedule:

5.0

Cost:

5.0

Willing to refer:

5.0

the review

"Everything is clear, concise, and on time."

Jan 16, 2018

The Review

Feedback summary:

Grad Agency’s team delivered every single requirement to perfection, regardless of the specific needs of a nonprofit. Their professional, knowledgeable, and diligent people produce high-quality work that’s worth every penny.

the review

I’m the human resources manager for SUP - Association of Ukrainian Students in Poland, which is a nonprofit student organization that gathers young, ambitious, and creative Ukrainians. We aim to contribute to the integration of every Ukrainian student in new and unknown environments as well as to improve their social, cultural, and academic lives.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Grad Agency?

We hired them to make a new website for us.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals were to have a solution that would simplify and optimize our ability to make content updates and manage the website. We also needed the project to be delivered on time.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They were recommended to us.

Describe the project in detail.

They built a website with a contact form, pictures, and an events section, as well as a page for our mission and vision.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What outcomes or results can you share that demonstrate progress and/or success?

We’re very pleased with the website. As a nonprofit, we had our own specific needs, which they fulfilled 100%.

How effective was the project management?

Grad Agency’s professionalism lies in the fact that they not only complete their given tasks but also offer suggestions on how to do things better. Their team is made up of well-organized and hard-working experts.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Everything is clear, concise, and on time. Their optimum price matches the value that they provide.

What tips or recommendations do you have?

My only suggestion is for them to share more information about themselves. It’s also important for them to constantly focus on the customer and listen to their wishes, guaranteeing that their customer’s particular needs are understood.